Whale "0xead" Sells 23,924 ETH for $45.06M, Deploys $16M to HyperLiquid for Long Positions

ETH Drops 60% from 2025 High, Yet TradFi Bets on ETH: Here’s Why

Ethereum remains a focal point for institutional on-chain activity even as price momentum stalls. In 2026, Ether has retreated about 36% for the year, slipping back from the $3,000 milestone toward the $1,900 zone as traders weigh macro headwinds and network dynamics. Yet major financial institution

Data: In the past 24 hours, the total liquidation across the network was $526 million, with long positions liquidated at $316 million and short positions at $210 million.

In the past 24 hours, the total liquidation amount across the entire network reached $526 million, involving 144,115 people. Among them, Bitcoin long and short liquidations were $122 million and $103 million respectively, while Ethereum long and short liquidations were $90.62 million and $47.88 million. The largest single liquidation was $11.17 million.

ETH Breaks Through 1950 USDT

Gate News bot message, Gate market display, ETH breaks through 1950 USDT, now priced at 1950.35 USDT.

Data: If ETH drops below $1,809, the total long liquidation strength on major CEXs will reach $791 million.

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Coinglass data, if ETH drops below $1,809, the total liquidation strength of long positions on major CEXs will reach $791 million. Conversely, if ETH breaks above $1,998, the total liquidation strength of short positions on major CEXs will reach $746 million.

Why Vitalik Buterin Sold Over $30M in Ethereum This Month

Vitalik Buterin sold 17,196 ETH worth over $30 million to fund the Ethereum Foundation and his biotech nonprofit, reducing his holdings by 7%. This aligns with his ongoing philanthropic pattern during market downturns.